Frontend development refers to the part of web development that focuses on creating the user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) elements of a website or web application. It involves everything that users interact with directly in their browser, such as the layout, design, navigation, and interactive features.
Frontend development typically involves the use of the following technologies:
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HTML (HyperText Markup Language): The foundation of web pages, HTML is used to structure the content and elements on a webpage, such as headings, paragraphs, links, and images.
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CSS (Cascading Style Sheets): CSS is used to style the HTML elements, controlling their appearance, such as colors, fonts, spacing, and positioning.
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JavaScript: JavaScript enables interactivity on the webpage. It allows for dynamic content updates, animations, form validation, and more.
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Frontend Frameworks and Libraries: To streamline development, developers often use frameworks and libraries like React, Angular, or Vue.js (for JavaScript) and CSS frameworks like Bootstrap or Tailwind CSS to help with responsive design and layout.
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Version Control and Tools: Developers may use tools like Git for version control, as well as task runners (like Gulp or Webpack) and development environments to streamline workflows.
Frontend developers are responsible for ensuring the website or app looks good, is responsive across different screen sizes (desktop, tablet, mobile), and provides a seamless experience for users.